Pantry Sloppy Joes

I call these "Pantry Sloppy Joes" because we needed dinner and I threw these together from whaat was in my pantry and fridge. However, these can be altered if you like; For a more savory flavor, lesson the beef broth and replace 8 oz. of ketchup with 4oz tomato paste and 4 oz tomato sauce. For chunkier sloppy joes, cut the onions larger and throw in some shredded carrots and/or minced green bell.

• Ready In: 38 mins
• Serves: 12
• Yields: 12 sloppy joes

Ingredients

• 2  lbs ground beef
• 1  medium onion, chopped small
• 5  garlic cloves, minced finely
•  sloppy joe sandwich sauce
• 2  tomatoes, puree'd
• 2  cups ketchup
• 2  teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1  tablespoon red wine vinegar
• 1⁄3 cup beef broth
• 2 1⁄2 tablespoons mustard
• 3  teaspoons paprika
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons  celery salt, onion powder, and garlic powder
• 3  teaspoons thyme or 3  teaspoons dried basil
• 1  teaspoon sage, salt, and pepper
• 1⁄2 teaspoon  coriander and cayenne
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dark chili powder

Directions

1. Mix all sauce ingredients together and set aside until needed.
2. Cook the beef until nicely browned, pour (with juices) into separate bowl and set aside.
3. Cook onion (and/or the carrots or bell) in a bit of oil until translucent. Add garlic and cook through. Add back meat and sauce mix. Cook for additional 5-8 minutes on high until slightly thickened (feel free to add more of any sauce ingredient to balance flavor), and serve hot on toasted burger buns with mayo and/or cheese or plain.
4. Enjoy!